The Magnolia Hotel

On the doorstep of the Quinta do Lago resort in Almancil, inside the low‑density Ria Formosa Natural Park on Portugal’s Algarve coast. Steps from world‑class golf, Quinta Shopping Center and a string of beaches including Garrão and Vale do Lobo. Family-friendly boutique hotel about 15 km from Faro International Airport.

A colourful, 1950s motor‑hotel–meets‑Palm Springs vibe you won't find elsewhere in the region. The property houses 74 rooms, 3 suites and 7 one‑of‑a‑kind two‑bedroom cottages — more than half with private access. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with crisp 300‑thread‑count cotton, private balconies or patios, quality toiletries and superfast Wi‑Fi.

Heated outdoor pool, full‑service spa with massages, sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Gym, on‑site cinema with Netflix, chill‑out room with Xbox, beach‑volley court, Dutch bicycles and iconic poolside events. Poolside bar and bar/lounge, plus free transfers available to Quinta do Lago’s golf courses and sports hub.

High‑speed internet throughout the hotel. Business center, 24‑hour reception and multilingual staff, concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning, free self‑parking and airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Beautiful on‑site Portuguese restaurant serving regional flavors. Complimentary buffet breakfast served daily (7:00–10:30), poolside bar and bar/lounge, limited room service and a daily complimentary reception to mingle.